What McFatter Technical College does

McFatter Technical College (legal name: William T. McFatter Technical College) is a public technical college established in 1970 and operated as a division of the School Board of Broward County, Florida. It is headquartered at 6500 Nova Drive, Davie, Florida, with a secondary Broward Fire Academy location at 2600 SW 71 Terrace. The college is part of the three-school Broward Technical Colleges network (alongside Atlantic Technical College and Sheridan Technical College) that collectively offers 69 CTE programs across 5 campuses. McFatter itself delivers approximately 35 career pathways spanning 12 program categories: Adult General Education (ESOL, GED, ABE, TEAS prep), Architecture and Construction, Arts/AV Technology and Communications, Business Management, Education and Training, Health Science, Hospitality and Tourism, Information Technology, Law/Public Safety and Security, Manufacturing, Marine Service Technologies, and Transportation/Distribution/Logistics. Program lengths range from a 6-hour Forklift Certification to a 2,040-hour Dental Laboratory Technology program, with most programs completable within 6–18 months. Multiple programs hold programmatic accreditations from ACEN, ASE Education Foundation, ACFEF AC, CAAHEP, ADA CODA, PrintEd, and the Florida Board of Nursing, while institutional accreditation is held from the Council on Occupational Education and Cognia.

The college operates an open-enrollment admissions model serving five primary persona segments: adult career changers and job seekers (primary), high school students via Career Dual Enrollment (primary), veterans via GI Bill pathways, M-1 international students, and adults with intellectual disabilities in the Grow Your Future program. Students enroll through a three-step process (admissions contact, Basic Skills Assessment, financial aid application) on a first-come, first-served basis, with classes offered days, evenings, Saturdays, and in hybrid format. Revenue is generated through state-set tuition (in-state vs. out-of-state), federal and state financial aid (Pell, SEOG, Bright Futures, Florida PrePaid, VA benefits), workforce education funding via the Florida Department of Education "Get There" initiative, federal HEERF grants, and private foundation gifts (notably a $100,000 Advance Auto Parts Foundation gift to the Automotive Technology Program). Distribution is direct via campus-based admissions with referral channels through CareerSource Broward ($12,000 scholarship pipeline), BCPS high school counselors, and the BTC network; the institution does not use resellers or marketplace channels. The college maintains articulation agreements with Broward College and the Florida College System enabling CTE completions to convert to associate-degree credit within a 2-year window. Leadership is provided by Director Celeste R. Johnson, who oversees credentialing, college-credit programs, and business partnerships.

Name

McFatter Technical College

Legal name

William T. McFatter Technical College

Website

https://mcfattertechnicalcollege.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Public technical college in Davie, Florida, operated by Broward County Public Schools, offering approximately 35 career and technical education programs across 12 career clusters to adult learners, high school dual-enrollment students, veterans, international students, and students with disabilities.

Ownership category

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Product category

Career and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD)

Keywords

• Career technical education
• Vocational training programs
• Trade school programs
• Industry certification training
• Adult education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Davie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: As a public technical college under the School Board of Broward County, tuition is set by the State of Florida. In-state tuition rates apply to Florida residents (12+ months residency); out-of-state tuition is charged at a higher rate. Tuition is supplemented by registration, activity, supply, and insurance fees. Books and supplies are separate from tuition.
2. Federal and State Financial Aid: The college administers Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, state Vocational Rehabilitation funding, VA Veterans Benefits, Bright Futures Scholarships, Florida PrePaid College Plans, and institutional scholarships (e.g., Open Door Grant, CareerSource Broward scholarships up to $12,000). Financial aid is applied to tuition, books, and supplies.
3. Contract and Grant Funding: The college receives workforce education funding through the Florida Department of Education 'Get There' initiative and has received federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) grants for student emergency financial aid. Additional grants from private foundations (e.g., Advance Auto Parts Foundation $100,000 gift) support specific program enrichment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

McFatter Technical College is a public technical college offering career and technical education (CTE) programs across 12 career clusters to adult learners, high school dual-enrollment students, veterans, and international students in Broward County, Florida. Programs lead to industry certifications, licenses, and college credit articulation with Broward College, ranging in length from short certifications (6 hours for Forklift) to multi-month programs (up to 2,040 hours for Dental Laboratory Technology), with most completable within 6–18 months.

Product overview

McFatter Technical College offers a comprehensive portfolio of career and technical education programs across 12 program categories. The college provides adult education (ESOL, GED, TEAS prep), trade/professional programs (Drafting, Electricity, Welding, Automotive, Marine), healthcare (Practical Nursing, Medical Assisting, Dental Lab, Pharmacy, Phlebotomy, EKG, Massage), IT (Cybersecurity, Networking, Web Development, Game/Animation), hospitality (Culinary, Baking), business, education, and public safety (EMT, Firefighter). Specialized support programs include Career Dual Enrollment for high school students, Career Placement Transition for special needs students, Grow Your Future scholarship program, Veteran assistance with GI Bill support, and Career Services job placement. Programs range from 6 hours (Forklift Certification) to 2040 hours (Dental Laboratory Technology), with most completing within 12 months. The institution provides articulated college credit pathways to Broward College.

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Products and services

• Adult General Education Open-entry/open-exit adult education programs offering ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), Academic Skills Building (ASB), Adult Basic Education (ABE), GED Test Preparation, and TEAS Prep for nursing program admission. Targets adults needing foundational academic and language skills.
• Architecture & Construction Programs Programs in Drafting and Electricity preparing students for employment in construction and engineering fields, including CADD, BIM, residential and commercial wiring. Targets students seeking careers in drafting and skilled electrical trades.
• Arts, AV Technology & Communications Programs Programs in Digital Media/Multimedia Design, Digital Photography Technology, Digital Printing Technology, Television Production Technology, and Telecommunications and Fiber Optics Technician. Targets students pursuing creative and communications technology careers.
• Business Management & Administration Programs Programs including Accounting Operations, Administrative Office Specialist, Introduction to Computers, and Medical Administrative Specialist. Targets students seeking business, accounting, or office administration careers.
• Education & Training Programs Programs including Early Childhood Education and Principles of Teaching for careers in educational settings. Early Childhood Education holds the Florida Department of Education Early Childhood Professional Certificate (ECPC).
• Health Science Programs Healthcare programs including Dental Laboratory Technology, Electrocardiograph Technology, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Patient Care Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, and Practical Nursing. Practical Nursing holds ACEN accreditation and Florida Board of Nursing approval; Medical Assisting is CAAHEP-accredited; Dental Laboratory Technology holds ADA CODA accreditation.
• Hospitality & Tourism Programs Culinary programs including Baking & Pastry Arts and Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality. Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality holds American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF AC) accreditation.
• Information Technology Programs IT programs including Applied Cybersecurity, Applied Information Technology, Game/Simulation/Animation Programming, Network Support Services, and Web Development. Targets students pursuing IT and cybersecurity careers (CompTIA Security+/CySA+).
• Law, Public Safety & Security Programs Public safety programs including EMT Emergency Medical Technician (approved by the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services) and Firefighter certification (delivered at Broward Fire Academy, 2600 SW 71 Terrace, Davie, FL 33314).
• Manufacturing Programs Manufacturing programs including Welding Technology and Welding Technology-Advanced. Targets students pursuing welding careers.
• Marine Service Technologies Program Marine service technology program training students in marine engine repair and boat maintenance. Targets students pursuing marine mechanic careers.
• Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Programs Programs including Automotive Collision Technology Technician, Master Automotive Service Technology, Forklift Certification, and Marine Service Technologies. Automotive programs hold ASE Education Foundation accreditation and have received industry investment from the Advance Auto Parts Foundation.
• Grow Your Future Program Scholarship program for adults with intellectual disabilities offering tuition-and-fee scholarships and a supported pathway to CTE certification in programs including Automotive Collision Technology, Electricity, Culinary Arts, Welding, and Baking & Pastry Arts. Requires adequate daily living skills and on-campus independence.
• Career Placement Transition Program Work-study transition service for special diploma graduates (ages 18–22) assisting with competitive employment placement in the private sector.
• Career Dual Enrollment Program allowing high school students (16+, minimum 11 credits, 2.0 GPA) to complete technical programs while meeting high school graduation requirements. Applications are submitted through certified high school counselors with transportation available from select Broward County high schools.
• Veteran's Assistance Services VA education benefits support including GI Bill certification (Chapters 30, 31, 33, 35, 1606, 1607, VR&E), out-of-state tuition waivers for eligible honorably discharged veterans and active-duty members stationed outside Florida, and Purple Heart recipient tuition waivers.
• Career Services Job placement assistance including College Central Network job board, resume writing resources, interview preparation, and employer connections for current students and alumni.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most CTE programs can be completed within 6–18 months, enabling rapid workforce entry compared to traditional 2–4 year degree paths.
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Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Broward College and Florida College SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUpon completion of a CTE program at McFatter Technical College and meeting eligibility requirements (including attainment of an aligned industry credential), students may be awarded college credits toward an Associate Degree by Broward College or the Florida College System. Students must enroll at Broward College within 2 years of completing their McFatter program. Additional college credit may be awarded with attainment of additional industry credentials.
• American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF AC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality program is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the ACFEF AC. This accreditation ensures the program meets industry standards and is a core differentiator for culinary graduates seeking employment in hospitality.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Automotive Collision Technology Technician and Master Automotive Service Technology programs are accredited by the ASE Education Foundation. Students are encouraged to participate in ASE Certification testing during training, aligning program curriculum with national industry standards.
• Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Practical Nursing program holds accreditation from ACEN, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This accreditation is a prerequisite for NCLEX-PN licensure exam eligibility and enhances graduate employability.
• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Medical Assisting program is accredited by CAAHEP upon recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). This accreditation is a significant employer-recognized credential for medical assisting graduates.
• American Dental Association (ADA) Commission on Dental AccreditationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Dental Laboratory Technology program is accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation, the nationally recognized accrediting body for dental laboratory programs.
• CareerSource BrowardcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCareerSource Broward partners with McFatter Technical College through the GETCASH4SCHOOL.COM initiative, offering Broward County residents scholarships of up to $12,000 for tuition, books, and supplies for in-demand career training. CareerSource also provides success coaching, employer internship access, and computer resources for graduates.
• Get There — Florida Department of Education Workforce InitiativeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGet There is a workforce education initiative powered by the Florida Department of Education that advocates for Career and Technical Education. McFatter Technical College participates in this initiative to promote CTE programs across Florida and increase awareness among prospective students.
• Broward County Public Schools (BCPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMcFatter Technical College is a division of the School Board of Broward County, Florida. This institutional relationship enables the Career Dual Enrollment program, shared infrastructure (media centers, career services), and access to BCPS systems (Focus student portal, transportation for dual enrollment students from select high schools).
• Atlantic Technical College and Sheridan Technical College (Broward Technical Colleges)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMcFatter Technical College is one of three Broward Technical Colleges (alongside Atlantic Technical College and Sheridan Technical College) that collectively offer 69 CTE programs across 5 campuses in Broward County. The BTC network shares a student handbook, BTC Connections Magazine, articulation agreements, and the same institutional accreditation, enabling student transfers and shared career services.
• South Florida Commuter ServicesminorOthersSouth Florida Commuter Services helps McFatter students find carpool partners, provides information on Broward County Transit, Tri-Rail, and the FREE SFEC Shuttle, and assists with biking and walking commute options. This is a transportation convenience partnership.
• Florida PrePaid College PlanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMcFatter Technical College accepts Florida PrePaid College Plans as a method of tuition payment, enabling families who have pre-purchased college tuition to apply those funds toward CTE program enrollment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Atlantic Technical College: Sister institution within the same Broward Technical Colleges (BTC) network under the School Board of Broward County. Offers a parallel set of CTE programs, shares accreditation, articulation agreements, and student services with McFatter, and competes/admits overlapping dual-enrollment and adult learner populations in Broward County.
• Fred K. Marchman Technical College: Florida public technical college in Pasco/Hernando County under the School Board, offering comparable CTE programs (health science, trades, IT) with state-set tuition and COE accreditation. Direct geographic and operational peer within the same Florida public technical college system.
• Universal Technical Institute: For-profit national provider of technical/trade education in automotive, diesel, welding, and industrial trades. Comparable in CTE program focus and industry-credential orientation, though operates as a private, tuition-driven business model rather than public institution.
• Sheridan Technical College: Third member of the BTC network alongside McFatter and Atlantic Technical College. Operates with the same public technical college model, same School Board governance, and overlapping programmatic accreditations; directly comparable in mission, student segments, and funding structure.
• Lincoln Tech: National for-profit technical/trade school offering automotive, skilled trades, healthcare, and IT programs. Direct competitor for adult career-changer enrollment in overlapping program areas, with similar industry-certification outcomes but private funding model.
• George T. Baker Aviation Technical College: Florida public technical college under Miami-Dade County Public Schools, focused on aviation maintenance and related CTE. Comparable in mission (public technical college, CTE credentials, FAA-regulated programs) and funding model (state appropriations, tuition set by Florida), though specialized to aviation.
• Orlando Technical College: Public technical college operated by Orange County Public Schools in Florida. Offers a similar CTE program portfolio (health science, IT, trades, hospitality) and shares the state-mandated tuition model and public funding structure, making it a closely comparable peer in scale and operations.

Broad incumbents

• Miami Dade College: Major Florida community college with extensive CTE offerings (health sciences, IT, trades, hospitality) and similar articulation/credentialing pathways. Overlaps with McFatter on program categories and target student segments, though at substantially larger scale.
• Broward College: Large public community college in Broward County with which McFatter has articulation agreements. While broader (academic transfer + CTE), it overlaps in CTE programming (health science, IT, trades) and competes for the same Broward County adult learner population.

Regional players

• Hillsborough Community College: Florida public community college with significant CTE programming (health sciences, IT, public safety, trades). Operates in the Tampa Bay region rather than directly in Broward, but shares the public postsecondary CTE model and competes for similar statewide funding and student populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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